Marleen
Meaning
“Variant of Marlene, a German blend of Maria and Magdalena, popularized by actress Marlene Dietrich.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Marleen has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Marleen
People given the name Marleen in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Marleen deep dive
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